January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” In this study, DPC-hTERT cells were shown to induce hair follicle-like structures expressing specific keratin when co-injected with epithelial cells into nude mice.
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August 2011 in “BMB Reports” This study successfully established an immortalized human dermal papilla cell line that maintains characteristics of original cells without malignant transformation, potentially benefiting hair research.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers established five new immortalized human dermal papilla cell lines from a male with androgenetic alopecia, which may serve as valuable tools for hair research.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study suggests that exosomes from dermal papilla cells can regulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation via the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling pathway, potentially informing treatment for human hair problems.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study analyzed proteomic changes in Jiangnan cashmere goats' secondary hair follicles and found that the PLIN2 gene significantly impacts hair follicle growth cycles by affecting dermal papilla cell proliferation, offering insights into breeding strategies to enhance cashmere yield.
